Recent content by kpolki

Ive had the Fender stage 800 for a week now. The ampeg svt model is very close to my svt3 pro but not as good. I got the fender to see what amp models I like the best. I too am interested in a GK amp but after trying the GK 800Rb model on the fender I didnt like it. I preferred the SWR redhead...

I need some help choosing my next amp head. Since I live in outback Aus I cant pop in to a music shop and try gear that often, so I buy amps then sell the one I least like. My current amps are TCE RH 450 Fender 800 stage Ampeg Svt 3 pro Eden wt 400 Selling the Eden to buy ???? The amps...

Are your Barts the CBs ?, if not you should try the CBs there great pickups and a bit more modern sounding to my ears

QUOTE=basswave;15006669]I don't think you can go wrong with any of them that you listed above and can understand why you would not want to go EMG. Just different flavors. However with that being said don't over look EMG JVs sound nothing like the other EMGs and have more of a tradional...

Im on the search for my next set of j pickups . I currently have some Bartolini J classic bass deep tone which I love. For those who are interested these have a nice deep sound without being boomy, great slap sound with both pickups. great punch and nice attack without being to harsh. I don't...

My next bass will be a fretless so Im thinking about a deep pickup in the bridge and a bright one for the neck (I think that can be done cant it ?). I think this will be a perfect combo for a fretless.

I got the 9CBJS S1/ L1 deep pair and thier awesome ! the pre amp is also a Bart and the whole set up is great for slap and a modern deep sound with some bite without being boomy. I went into a music shop recently and a few bass players tried my bass loved it too ! . One comment I got that this...

I wish I had known this before I purchased the pickups. My barts were half the price and obviously came shielded. So Im a bit surprised the manufactorer dosent shield them or at least inform the customer that they need shielding. Can anyone give me a step by step guide on how to internally...

Yeah, good idea I will hook directly to the jack and see what happens. The hum/buzz I was getting was way unacceptable so hooking directly to the jack should tell me if its a pre amp/ wiring prob or faulty pickups, if Im still getting unacceptable amounts of noise after going drectly to the...

Ok, yes the hum/ buzz does go away when I touch ground (controls) so it is a shielding problem I guess. shielding the cavity is easy enough but what about the pickups themselves , I dont have a pickgaurd I can sheild so wont interference enter through the top of the pickup ? . I suppose I could...

On to my second build and I am installing some nordstrand P pickups np5. The pre amp is a ACG pre amp. When it comes to electronics Im not that clued up so take it easy on me. After I installed them there was a major buzz, (note: no strings on at this stage) I thought P pickups were supposed...

Ok, thanks for the replies, I think I am leaning towards the ACG pre as I am very curious and I really want something different but still be able to get a good P and J sound . If I dont like it I can swap it into my other bass an all bart set up, or into my next build a fretless. As for the U...

I am about ready to purchase a new pre amp for my new build. I have narrowed it down to ACG or a John East U retro. It will be paired with nordstrand pickups PJ config np5 and nj5. I generaly like the traditional fender type sound of a P and a J but would like the flexability of different...